Work-life balance is often sold as a flawless equation. But real life rarely adds up so cleanly. The truth is: balance is messy, seasonal, and deeply human.
At times, work will demand more of you. Other times, family, health, or creativity will take the spotlight. The secret isn’t in holding everything equally—but in staying present with what needs you most.
As Alain de Botton says,
“There is no such thing as work-life balance. Everything worth fighting for unbalances your life.”
Perhaps true balance isn’t about symmetry—it’s about alignment.
